Cullybackey

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Genealogy is an occasional hobby, one that I hope to pursue with more intensity one day. Back in the day when I was able to devote more time than I am now, I traced one line of my family to the quaint village of Cullybackey, Northern Ireland. I really enjoyed my visit here and the thoughts of trying to imagine what it was like a few hundred years ago when my branch of the family lived here.
Genealogy is an occasional hobby, one that I hope to pursue with more intensity one day. Back in the day when I was able to devote more time than I am now, I traced one line of my family to the quaint village of Cullybackey, Northern Ireland. I really enjoyed my visit here and the thoughts of trying to imagine what it was like a few hundred years ago when my branch of the family lived here.
Ardboe High Cross (Irish: Seanchrois Ard Bó) is a high cross and national monument dating from the tenth century located in Ardboe, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The cross stands at the entrance to a cemetery and a monastery and a church from the seventeenth century which was founded in 590 by Saint Colman. The monastery was destroyed by fire in the twelfth century. It is believed to have been erected in either the ninth or the tenth century. The name "Ard Boe" means "hill of the cow" it comes from a legend that the monastery of Ardboe was built from the milk of a magic cow out of Lough Neagh and forms the only remaining part of an early monastery on the site. At around 18.5 feet (5.6 m), Ardboe High Cross is Northern Ireland's tallest cross. Although the head of the cross is damaged, it seems to be the only such cross in Northern Ireland to remain largely complete and original.
Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick

Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick

4 out of 5
Kingfisher Country Estate Ballyclare Northern Ireland
The price is ￥19,374 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
￥19,374
￥23,249 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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Galgorm

Galgorm

4 out of 5
136 Fenaghy Road Ballymena Northern Ireland
The price is ￥38,713 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
￥38,713
￥46,455 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (541 reviews)
Fantastic facilities and great food!

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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Adair Arms Hotel

Adair Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
1-7 Ballymoney Road Ballymena Northern Ireland
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ballymena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (320 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

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Ocean View Pods

Ocean View Pods

3.5 out of 5
1 Tully Road Ballymena Northern Ireland
Stay at this vacation home in Ballymena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Glenarm Castle and Glenarm Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Such a beautiful stay in a serene location. It was fully booked on the night we stayed but you wouldn’t have known anybody else was there, the pods are laid out in a way that everyone has their own privacy. Beds were very comfortable. We’ll definitely be back!

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

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Dunamoy Cottages & Spa

Dunamoy Cottages & Spa

4 out of 5
40 Collin Road, Antrim Ballyclare Northern Ireland
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
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Causeway Coast Retreats

Causeway Coast Retreats

3 out of 5
77 Toberdoney Road Ballymoney Northern Ireland
Stay at this apartment in Ballymoney. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dervock Riverside Park and Benvarden Garden are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great location and spotless clean

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Popular places to visit

Glenarm Castle showing a park, heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Glenarm Castle

The Earls of Antrim have called it home for 400 years and its spectacular walled garden is one of Ireland’s oldest, and at one time it was almost burned to the ground, it is said on account of a fire being kept permanently burning to warm up a featherless parrot. Glenarm Castle is truly one of a kind.

Glenarm Castle
Glenariff Forest Park which includes a river or creek, forests and a cascade

Glenariff Forest Park

If you love getting back to nature, then a visit to Glenariff Forest Park, which was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age, will not disappoint. This majestic park, covering over 1,000 hectares of mature woodland, conservation areas and shimmering lake, is immensely popular with walkers, horse-riders, caravanners and campers.

Glenariff Forest Park

Cushendun Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Cushendun Beach during your travels in Cushendun? Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Cushendun Beach

Ossian's Grave

Learn about the local history of Glenaan when you take a trip to Ossian's Grave. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Ossian's Grave

Red Bay Castle

Learn about the local history of Cushendall with a stop at Red Bay Castle. Wander the seaside in this quaint area.

Red Bay Castle

Cranny Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cranny Falls during your travels in Ballymena. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Cranny Falls

Things to do

Giants causeway & coastal private luxury Mercedes 7 seater tour

7 Hour Private Giants Causeway & Coastal Luxury Tour From Belfast

￥42,363
per adult
7 Hour Private Giants Causeway & Coastal Luxury Tour From Belfast
Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland

Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland

￥135,568
per traveler
Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland
Traditional raspberry and white chocolate scones ready for afternoon tea.

Traditional Irish bread baking experience in a country kitchen

￥19,064
per adult
Traditional Irish bread baking experience in a country kitchen
Private Giant's Causeway Five Star Experience from Belfast

Five Star Giant's Causeway & Belfast Luxury Private Excursion.

￥147,218
per traveler
Five Star Giant's Causeway & Belfast Luxury Private Excursion.
Balintoy Harbour

Giants Causeway & Antrim Coast Private Tour

￥148,065
per traveler
Giants Causeway & Antrim Coast Private Tour
Glenarm Walled Garden

Private Tour - Irish Walled Garden, Nature & Giants Causeway

￥105,912
per traveler
Private Tour - Irish Walled Garden, Nature & Giants Causeway
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